Howard to step down from State Board of Elections Chairman position

Posted December 4, 2015 |

After two and a half years serving on the State Board of Elections, Chairman Josh Howard will step down effective January 1, 2016. Since announcing his resignation, the News & Observer published that Howard “established a reputation for independence on the elections board.” WRAL noted that Howard has been “widely respected by Republicans and Democrats alike.” Governor McCrory will now choose an appointee to serve the remainder of the term.